Rigo, a 106-pound warrior and true lifer in the wrestling room, reflects on his four years on the mat. Wrestling was never part of his plan — in fact, he only stepped into the sport because his P.E. teacher encouraged him to try out. That simple moment changed everything, leading us to meet one of Eldorado’s most battle-tested wrestlers.

Across his career, Rigo built an impressive résumé:

• 4× State Qualifier
• 4× Regional Placer
• 1× Regional Champion
• 2× Regional Finalist
• 2× State Placer (3rd as a freshman, 3rd as a junior)
• 100+ career wins

His sophomore year took a tough turn when a false impetigo claim cost him his chance to compete at state.

During his senior year, life hit even harder. A death in the family forced Rigo away from the mat, and the fear of failure started to c ...